Scientists unveil eco-friendly copper iodide LEDs for healthier lighting
Healthy lighting is becoming increasingly important as we learn more about the impact of light on our well-being.
Traditional lighting technologies, like the ones used...
Five lessons from ancient civilizations for keeping homes cool in hot, dry climates
Modern buildings tend to take electricity and air conditioning for granted. They often have glass facades and windows that can't be opened.
And when the...
New copper catalyst could make ammonia production cleaner and greener
Ammonia is a crucial ingredient in food production and various industries, with a global market of around 175 million metric tons and a value...
This electric reactor could slash industrial emissions and revolutionize manufacturing
Industrial processes in the United States are a major source of carbon dioxide emissions, accounting for about a third of the country's total—more than...
How new solid-state electrolytes could revolutionize electric vehicles
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are making exciting strides toward the future of electric vehicle batteries.
By creating a...
Scientists create eco-friendly method for tiny structures using water and paper
Imagine being able to create tiny structures, like those in computer chips or medical devices, with the same ease and sustainability as printing on...
Smart windows: A new way to cool buildings efficiently
Scientists at Rice University have developed a new material that could revolutionize how we cool our indoor spaces.
This innovative material, known as a thermochromic...
What type of excavator is most suitable for asteroids
Digging in the ground is so commonplace on Earth that we hardly ever think of it as hard. But doing so in space is...
Scientists discover surprising way to boost battery life with faster first charge
The very first charge of a lithium-ion battery is more important than most people realize.
This initial charge determines how well the battery will perform...
How scientists are creating super stable solar molecules
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool in research, but it often comes with a big challenge—explaining how it makes decisions.
This challenge is known...